Employing Linguistics

Using insights drawn from the experiences of professional linguists working in a range of domains this book is an essential resource to help you recognize the value and relevance of your skills and training as a linguist in the job market. No matter where you are in your career - just starting a first job or reflecting back on 30 years - this book provides an interpretive frame for catalyzing momentum around what comes next.<br/> <br/> Encouraging you to approach your career with agency and curiosity <i></i>Anna Marie Trester details the myriad ways that linguists can contribute meaningfully to the world of work. Exploring the connections between linguistics as a field of study and a way of thinking she details the ways in which the powerful observational and analytical skills and abilities cultivated by a background in linguistics can be employed in a diverse range of professional workspaces. With activities exercises and a review of career literature <i> Employing Linguistics</i> helps you seek and create opportunities as you choose what challenges to focus on next.